USCF or MCA?

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KingDragon8

Mar 26, 2012

hello fellow chess players,

I have never played a tournement but think it might be fun. Checked in my area and found one that requires one of these memberships to join.... So please give me some insight - do I spend a few bucks and join one? If so, does it make any difference?

KingDragon8

Mar 27, 2012

Thanks! Now another question please.....as I have never played before in a rated tournament - what rating do I start with? Will I be able to play against "rated" players? Am I a rated player with my 100's of games on chess.com?

KingDragon8

Mar 28, 2012

Thanks! Here I come.....

ChazR

Jun 17, 2012

Hey, KD, I would suggest USCF. Why not both? Anyway, you are going to have a lot of fun in your first tournament.